Another random violence tragedy: Gunfire in a Bronx, New York, playground claimed the life of a four-year-old boy last night after a hoops tournament with about 100 people in attendance.
The boy was shot in the head after two men reportedly got into a dispute following the game at the First Annual Ghetto Angels Basketball Tournament and began firing. He was evidently struck while playing near the basketball court. He died at Lincoln Hospital after being transported there by paramedics.
According to eyewitness accounts in the New York Daily News,
“People started running everywhere,” the witness said. “They were screaming, a frightened scream. People were running, crossing the streets — not caring if cars were driving. They were scared.”
Another witness said the shooter… started shooting at someone playing basketball. The basketball player shot back, hitting the child.
A witness told the New York Post that she estimated that 15 or 17 shots were fired in the incident. The Post noted that the basketball game was part of a memorial tournament for a teenage girl who was fatally stabbed one year ago.
Both shooters, who are in the 20s, were apparently wounded. They are both said to be in stable condition.
New York Assemblyman Eric Stevenson, who rushed to the crime scene, admitted that Democrat lawmakers–including himself–should re-think their opposition to the NYPD stop-and-frisk policy. “We need to give the police leverage to use stop-and-frisk. They should be allowed to do it,” the Bronx assemblyman said.
Both the Daily News and the Post identified the young victim as Lloyd Morgan.
The people with guns, shooting, are the responsible persons. I don't know why the question whether others should be charged is even raised. What does shock me is this was an event for a girl who was stabbed and then this poor child gets killed through a violent dispute. It's just completely idiotic. People who carrry guns…. please get rid of them. If you think this is the wild west you're a douche.
No, we need gun regulations to keep guns out of the hands of bad people. Why should us people who use firearms responsibly have to suffer for what a few idiots do?
How do we know you are not an idiot? People are unpredictable and one can not discern from another's appearance, education or demeanor whether that person is capable of shooting others while in some way mentally or emotionally incapacited.
How do we know you are not an idiot? People are unpredictable and one can not discern from another's appearance, education or demeanor whether that person is capable of shooting others while in some way mentally or emotionally incapacited.
yes you can. Just look at their records. Everyone is capable of using s weapon for violence, but not everyone would. Guns actually deter crimes from happening. If a thief knew that you were armed, would they try to break into your property? didn't think so. If they did, that would be one studpid criminal
I don't know… did the guy who shot up the theater in Aurora, CO have a record? Do records prevent idiots from getting guns? Are not gun show regulations for selling weaponry pretty lax? How many break ins are prevented by gun ownership? How many children are killed by handling the weapons of their stupid parents? What is the ratio of crime prevention to crime perpetration by gun owner's.
most of the people who commit gun violence have a criminal record. Weapons have a safe mode on them. You can't take away people's defense just because you think that it will be a peaceful world with them because it won't. And if you do ban guns, only law abiding citizens will give them up, not potential gun criminals. You seem to be a sweet talker
Yes, very sweet
Haha.
This happened in New York, which I understand has the strictest gun control laws in the county.
New York is ranked 24th in murder and La. is ranked #1.
So, if New York has some of "the strictest gun control laws in the country" that means that there should be zero tragic events involving guns? What is your point? People can't bring guns to New York? Look at the UK which does in fact have real gun control laws. How many innocent people are murdered in the UK by guns compared to the USA? Do you want your friends or family murdered by some fruitcake who is able to acquire automatic weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition?
Look at any of the developed countries . Our death by gun violence is always 4 or 5 times higher than whoever is in second place. I am a gun owner and I don't know what would be effective gun control but I do know we should be at least having the discussion and anyone who thinks that their freedom is being trampled on because they can't buy a 100 round clip is gagging at a gnat and swallowing a camel. We accept restrictions on our liberty in every move we make. I am not allowed to drive 90 miles an hour in my neighborhood and I can't raise sheep in my backyard. I can't exercise my freedom of speech after 10pm in my neighborhood unless I do it very very quietly. Anyone who truly believes their life is diminished in any way because they can't buy an assault weapon needs to get a life. Just my opinion .
Should we be free to buy a surface to air missile? How about a rocket propelled grenade launcher?
Should we be free to buy a surface to air missile? How about a rocket propelled grenade launcher?
Ron and Dave, well said. I am like Ron I do not know what laws would decrease the number gun deaths. I recently heard one of the Aurora victim's father saying that he did not blame it on the lack of gun laws, but that he though all the fame or attention these nuts get from the media contributes to it in that they want to be famous or get their fifteen minutes of national attention. When I first heard him, I though oh no, censorship. But then I reflected on the fact that we have rape shield laws that prevent the media from publishing the names of rape victims, and we have laws that prevent the media from publishing the names of minors that commit crimes, so maybe it would be possible to have some type of law or practice to prevent these people from having their name and crime blasted all over the media for days. Maybe call them suspect #21987 to diminish their notoriety or bragging rights. Here is an interesting link to the crime numbers by cities. I was surprised that El Paso, Texas has such a low murder/manslaughter rate.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_cities_by_crime_rate
It makes no sense to allow assault weapons or magazines with unlimited capacity. If the argument is to defend against gov. tyranny, we need access to Blackhawk helicoptors, f-15s and nuclear subs. We're a bit out gunned with just AK-47s. If the argument is hunting-give me a break. Deer hunting with an AK-47 isn't sport.